No change to river level, ice jams still present

ZANESVILLE - The Muskingum County EMA, along with numerous other agencies, continue to monitor the water level on the Muskingum River. EMA Director Jeff Jadwin said Sunday morning the river appears to be maintaining the same level with a slight drop.

There is no difference in the ice jam at Terrace Shore and Gilbert Station, according to Jadwin. The river below the jam is still ice covered.

Numerous Local, State and Federal Partners will continue to monitor the situation, as current ice jams in Coshocton and Morgan counties are still causing concerns.

Jadwin noted at 9 a.m., Sunday morning the temperature was already near 50 degrees and rain is moving into the area.

This past weekend the water rose about 4 feet in less than 30 minutes. This could happen again if a different jam happens at a different location along the river or if the snow melt or rainfall is greater than expected.

People can check the Muskingum County EMA Facebook page, and information will also be released through media outlets.

Emergency information will also be sent out through our Everbridge Reverse 911 System. To sign up to get Everbridge Notices to your cell phone or email go to the following website, Citizensalert60.org.